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(5) Establishes or maintains ecological connections through site design, as shown on the Orono Natural ' <br /> Resource Inventory that will enhance stormwater collection and conveyance, promote ecological and <br /> wildlife corridors, and provide recreational opportunities for residents; <br /> (6) Preserves and where appropriate augments or improves roadway corridor enclosure to promote <br /> community aesthetics associated with the city's rural character; preserves open rural views and other <br /> aesthetic elements of the landscape; and mitigates the negative visual impacts of development; <br /> (7) Preserves, maintains, or reinterprets existing landmarks and unique points of local character, and <br /> preserves distinct cultural features that will maintain a familiar sense of place in the community. <br /> (Ord. No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> DIVISION 3. <br /> DENSITY BONUS STANDARDS <br /> Sec. 78-1636. Density bonuses for urban density development. <br /> For residential development in Orono's defined urban area (zoning districts allowing densities in excess of one <br /> unit per two acres, and including properties identified in the Orono Community Management Plan for conversion to urban <br /> density)within the ranges of the guided density a density bonus may be allowed if the city council finds that the <br /> pertormance bonus requirements of this division have been met. The city council shall determine the extent of density <br /> bonus awarded for such properties. Example: Properties guided in the Community Management Plan for a density range <br /> of two—four units per acre have a base density of two units per acre;while the high�end of the density range is not <br /> guaranteed, the city council at its discretion may allow development at a final densiry of up to four units per acre through <br /> the pertormance bonus process. <br /> (Ord. No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> Sec. 78-1637. PerFormance bonus requirements. . <br /> Within the urban density area, developers have the opportunity to increase the base density by going above and <br /> beyond the Basic Conservation Design Master Plan requirement. By implementing a combination of development <br /> enhancements that not only preserve but improve the natural characteristics of the property or preserve and enhance <br /> existing landmarks, the developer shall become eligible for a density bonus. The extent of such density bonus shall be <br /> determined by the city council. Development enhancements include but are not necessarily limited to the following: <br /> (1) Reforestation beyond existing woodland limits; <br /> (2) Water quality improvements; <br /> (3) Improvements in ecological grade of existing communities; � <br /> � (4) Upgrading of edge buffering to maximum, or tunneled, character; and <br /> (5) Major preservation or enhancement of existing landmarks. <br /> (Ord. No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> DIVISION 4. � <br /> LONG-TERM PRESERVATION <br /> Sec. 78-1638. Preservation requirements. <br /> The developer shall establish and implement measures that will ensure the preservation and maintenance of <br /> those elements of the development that are determined to require long-term or permanent protection from development or <br /> misuse. Such measures may include but are not limited to: conservation easements; deed restrictions; private covenants; <br /> transfer of ownership to agencies such as the Minnesota Land Trust or the Nature Conservancy, or to the city via <br /> dedication, etc. <br /> (Ord. No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> Sec. 78-1639. Buyer education. � <br />